I have a 1999 Mazda Protege LXIT currently has 140,000 miles.
I had the transmission fluid (not the transmission filter) in the transmission changed at 110,000. As it is 140,000 now I think that it is time for another service. Also the gear shifts a little hard than before but overall it works just fine.
The previous owner also informed me that the ...

I have a 2000 Mazda Protege. Occasionally when I stop, I hear a noise (more like a thud). It sounds like it is coming from my right front wheel area. It does not happen all the time. Any suggestions on what it is or if I should get it checked?

I have a 2000 Mazda Protege which just starting to make a whinning noise when I first start the car from a cold start which is loud. When I start driving the car it still makes a whinning noise (plus there is a sort of a sweet smell coming from my vents) but it gets quiter but it doesn\*t completely goes a way. I know that it\*s not a fan belt because it a ...

My exhaust was making a loud noise. I received 2 estimates; the first said I needed an exhaust pipe(in upper front of
car)with 2 gaskets and a bolt kit. The
second estimate said i needed just an exhaust flange and bolt kit at half the cost. Who should
I believe?

My car has been making a clicking noise in the brakes when I am in traffic and inch forward. I have had the brakes checked 3 times and all says they are fine. I was told Friday it seems to be something in the transmission. Any other suggestions? I just paid off this vehicle and was hoping to enjoy that for a bit. It is only a 2003. It is a Mazda ...

I'm looking to buy a 1999 Mazda Protege, it has 123k miles. I'm interested to know if I'm making a good decision to purchase this car. I want a reliable car that I can use for the next 10 years. I've red that the transmission isn't the best. Please help! I'm looking at it later but I need to know if I do purchase, I won't regret it. Thanks!